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U-Turn Pretoria WE EXIST TO:
Equip homeless people and communities with the vision and skills to overcome homelessness.

WE BELIEVE:
God made every person intrinsically valuable, and no-one should have to sleep on the street.

U-Turn Pretoria is blessed to be at the C12 Africa Catalyst Conference today and tomorrow! 🙌🏾We have a stand here, shari...
16/09/2026

U-Turn Pretoria is blessed to be at the C12 Africa Catalyst Conference today and tomorrow! 🙌🏾

We have a stand here, sharing the heart of U-Turn and our vision to see lives restored - from homelessness and addiction towards dignity, purpose and lasting independence.

We are trusting God for divine connections, Kingdom partnerships and open doors that will help us expand our capacity and reach even more people across Pretoria and beyond.

We know that God brings the right people together at the right time, for His purpose and His glory.

Please keep us in your prayers! 🙏🏾

🌿 Today, more leaves are being added to our Lighthouse Exodus Tree…We celebrate those who have completed the Exodus Reco...
05/09/2026

🌿 Today, more leaves are being added to our Lighthouse Exodus Tree…

We celebrate those who have completed the Exodus Recovery Course - men and women courageously leaving Egypt behind and journeying towards the Promised Land: a life of freedom, healing and new beginnings.

Each leaf represents a life, a story and another step of faith towards lasting transformation.

“Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.”
Ezekiel 47:12

All glory to God - the One who brings freedom, healing and fruitfulness. 🙏🏽🌿

🌿 EXODUS RECOVERY OPEN DAY — THIS SATURDAYRecovery is about far more than simply stopping a substance or behaviour. It i...
01/09/2026

🌿 EXODUS RECOVERY OPEN DAY — THIS SATURDAY

Recovery is about far more than simply stopping a substance or behaviour. It is about understanding what lies beneath the surface, recognising the patterns that keep us stuck, and learning practical tools that lead towards lasting freedom.

This Saturday, our Occupational Therapist, Liezl will present an overview of the 12-module Project Exodus Recovery Skills Programme at U-Turn Lighthouse.

The programme follows a powerful process:

LEARN. REFLECT. APPLY.

It combines deeply meaningful Kingdom content with practical recovery tools—helping participants understand addiction, map their thinking, navigate emotions, identify triggers, rebuild self-worth and develop healthier ways of living.

We are incredibly grateful to Project Exodus for developing and sharing such valuable, life-giving content. It has become a significant part of the recovery journey at Lighthouse.

We will also honour our Phase 2 clients who have completed all 12 modules. They have worked honestly and courageously through the content, and we look forward to celebrating this important milestone with them.

📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026
⏰ 09:30–15:00
📍 U-Turn Lighthouse Service Centre
80 Bosman Street, Pretoria C*D

Come and understand recovery—and discover why recovery skills truly are life skills.

RSVP: Herman — 082 556 5591

Small hands.Big hearts.Lasting impact.Thank you to the Grade 1 learners of Cornwall Hill College for your incredible gif...
17/07/2026

Small hands.
Big hearts.
Lasting impact.

Thank you to the Grade 1 learners of Cornwall Hill College for your incredible gift of more than 600 Jars of Hope.

Your kindness will touch lives in ways you may never fully see. We are so grateful for your care, generosity and willingness to make a difference. 💚

Behind every number is a name.Behind every statistic is a story.Behind every meal, every shower, every voucher earned, a...
10/07/2026

Behind every number is a name.
Behind every statistic is a story.

Behind every meal, every shower, every voucher earned, and every night in a safe bed... is a person deeply loved by God.

When we share our Lighthouse statistics, we never want them to become "just numbers."

These numbers represent conversations over a warm meal.
They represent dignity being restored.
They represent hope replacing despair.
They represent people discovering that they are seen, valued and not forgotten.

As you look through these May & June statistics, our prayer is that you'll see far more than numbers.

We hope you'll see people.

People with dreams.
People with stories.
People finding hope.
People with God-given purpose.

We're incredibly grateful to every individual, church, business, organisation and volunteer who chooses to walk this journey with us. Every prayer, every donation, every hour served, and every act of kindness becomes part of someone's restoration story.

Thank You, Lord, for allowing us the privilege of serving our city together.

May we never become so familiar with the numbers that we forget the immeasurable worth of the one behind each of them.

To God be all the glory. 💚

Gratitude! 🙌🏽Our first year is behind us, and February marked the beginning of our second year. We have learned so much ...
23/03/2026

Gratitude! 🙌🏽

Our first year is behind us, and February marked the beginning of our second year. We have learned so much and now stand on a strong foundation to build from.

Most importantly—lives are being transformed. Radically. Newness of life!
The pathway is in place, and it is working. It is effective!

Phase 1 – Basic needs, introduction to therapy, readiness for change!
Phase 2 – In-house recovery with incredible success. Thank You, Lord!
Phase 3 – Thank you to U-Turn for outstanding work readiness and independent living training

The flow is established. Now we grow, refine, and become even more effective—walking alongside individuals on their journey out of homelessness.

This is only possible because of your support, your prayers, and your generosity.
We honor and celebrate each one of you who is sowing into this work.

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest…”
— Galatians 6:9

We are still out on the streets tonight, doing our part for the Tshwane Homeless Count.What makes it even more special i...
12/03/2026

We are still out on the streets tonight, doing our part for the Tshwane Homeless Count.

What makes it even more special is having some of our own clients helping with the count — men who once lived on these very streets, but who have now moved forward in their journey.

Their gratitude for how far the Lord has brought them, and for no longer being on the streets, is priceless.

Thank You, Lord! 💟✝️🙌🏾🙏🏽

This past weekend marked another special milestone for U-Turn Pretoria and our Lighthouse Centre.We celebrated several i...
09/03/2026

This past weekend marked another special milestone for U-Turn Pretoria and our Lighthouse Centre.

We celebrated several important steps of progression in the journey out of homelessness:

🏠 Phase 3 clients moved into transitional homes as they prepare for independent living.

💼 Phase 2 clients progressed into Phase 3, beginning their Work Readiness journey.

💚 Phase 1 clients progressed into Phase 2, entering deeper Recovery and restoration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this step-over moment meaningful for each individual who progressed this weekend.

It is truly a blessing to witness God’s healing and transforming work in so many lives.

Step by step, we are building an effective pathway out of homelessness.

🙏🏽Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, and partner walking this journey with us.

Today we had the privilege of a “window moment” into the recovery journey Liezl is leading with our Phase 2 clients.She ...
28/02/2026

Today we had the privilege of a “window moment” into the recovery journey Liezl is leading with our Phase 2 clients.

She presents the Project Exodus Recovery Skills content with depth, clarity and grace — turning powerful principles into practical life transformation. Not only our clients, but also staff, volunteers and guests were able to experience these profound “life skills” in action.

No wonder our upper group session room is known as the “University of Life.”

A heartfelt thank you to the Project Exodus team for faithfully leading the way in Godly recovery principles. And thank you to everyone who joined us — recovery truly happens in community.

Today’s session was a powerful recap and overview of all 12 modules — a beautiful reminder of how far these clients have come.

Transformation and restoration - one life at a time. 🙏🏽

Just over a year ago we started this journey with faith, prayer, and a simple desire to serve — and today our hearts are...
13/02/2026

Just over a year ago we started this journey with faith, prayer, and a simple desire to serve — and today our hearts are full of gratitude. 🙏🏽

To every person, organisation, business and partner who prayed, gave, volunteered, supported financially, donated goods, shared posts, created awareness, or simply stood with us — thank you. You have been part of every life touched this past year.

This is not just a report of numbers — it is a testimony of God’s faithfulness and a community choosing compassion, dignity, and hope. Every meal served, every shower provided, every voucher earned, every night off the streets represents a real person with a story, worth, and purpose.

Thank you for walking this journey with us as we serve those most vulnerable in our city. We celebrate this first year together — and we trust God for what lies ahead.

Please continue to keep this work in your prayers as we move into our next season of serving, restoring, and walking alongside people toward lasting change.

With sincere gratitude,
The Lighthouse Team 💚

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80 Bosman Street
Pretoria
0001

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Saturday 08:00 - 12:00

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